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DIY
CDS to open three more Range sites in former Homebase locations
CDS Superstores will be opening three new The Range sites in former Homebase stores in Stroud, Leicester and Blandford Forum…
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Supermarkets
Co-op launches new value campaign
Co-op has officially launched a new value campaign in a bid to change consumer and member price perceptions, and to…
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Analysis
Is New Look right to close up shops?
The tax increases unveiled in the October 2024 budget have further complicated the outlook for retailers in the new year.…
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Economy
Inflation unexpectedly falls to 2.5% in December
The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation unexpectedly fell one percentage point to 2.5% in December, dipping for the first…
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High Street
Card Factory revenues rise 4.7% over Xmas period
Card Factory has revealed that total revenues rose by 4.7% in line with expectations in November and December, thanks to…
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High Street
Majestic hails successful festive sales performance
Majestic has reported a 1.9% rise in total sales during the six-week period to 30 December 2024, beating its previous…
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Department Stores
US retailer Macy’s to shutter 66 department stores
US department store group Macy’s has confirmed this week the closure of 66 of its non-go-forward store locations. News of…
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Entertainment
Hornby sales rise by 7% in Q3
International models and collectibles group, Hornby, has seen its sales rise 7% for the third quarter to 31 December 2024. …
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Economy
BRC warns of 2025 headwinds despite lower Xmas inflation
Consumers benefited from lower inflation for the week to 7 December 2024, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen IQ Shop Price…
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High Street
Seasalt Cornwall sales jump by 10% over Xmas season
Seasalt Cornwall has reported that total sales rose by 10% across its website, physical stores, marketplace partners and wholesale channels…
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